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Proverbially — Pro*ver bi*al*ly, adv. In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

proverbially — proverbial ► ADJECTIVE 1) referred to in a proverb or idiom. 2) well known, especially so as to be stereotypical. DERIVATIVES proverbially adverb … English terms dictionary

proverbially — adverb in the manner of something that has become a byword this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood • Derived from adjective: ↑proverbial … Useful english dictionary

proverbially — adverb a) In a manner that uses proverbs. b) In a manner reminiscent of proverb. See Also: proverb, proverbial … Wiktionary

proverbially — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. as the saying is, as they say, as the story goes, aphoristically, axiomatically, epigrammatically, platitudinously, traditionally; see also customarily … English dictionary for students

proverbially — adv. through an adage, through a parable, by using a proverb … English contemporary dictionary